A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Seth Halsey: SS/RHP, (2026) Cincinnati Christian, OH. 6-foot-1, 175-pound. (64.2 mph bat speed average). (17.8 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced quiet stance with a compact load, then used a quick stride. Bat speed is efficient, uses a simple flat swing plane and high finish. Solid while in the infield, made throws up to 79 mph; shows consistent feet, sure hands, and a natural exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Showed a high ¾ slot with a consistent arm action. On the mound, showing some arm speed he had a loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows some effort. Had slight running action. (Max spin 2084; Avg 2023). His 11/5 curveball showed gradual action. (Max spin 2211; Avg 2133). His 10/4 slider shows late action. (Max spin 2197; Avg 2156).
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Seth Halsey: SS/RHP, (2026) Cincinnati Christian, OH. 6-foot-1, 175-pound. (64.2 mph bat speed average). (17.8 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced quiet stance with a compact load, then used a quick stride. Bat speed is efficient, uses a simple flat swing plane and high finish. Solid while in the infield, made throws up to 79 mph; shows consistent feet, sure hands, and a natural exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Showed a high ¾ slot with a consistent arm action. On the mound, showing some arm speed he had a loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows some effort. Had slight running action. (Max spin 2084; Avg 2023). His 11/5 curveball showed gradual action. (Max spin 2211; Avg 2133). His 10/4 slider shows late action. (Max spin 2197; Avg 2156).